{"id":4784,"date":"2025-09-25T11:37:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T06:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trackmyhashtag.com\/blog\/?p=4784"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:37:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T06:07:27","slug":"how-to-spot-and-avoid-x-related-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trackmyhashtag.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-and-avoid-x-related-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spot and Avoid X-Related Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text_block_wrapper&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-12&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;4785&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]X, formerly known as Twitter, is still one of the world\u2019s most widely used social media platforms. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/242606\/number-of-active-twitter-users-in-selected-countries\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">As of February 2025<\/a>, X had over 100 million users in the U.S. alone. Bloggers, writers, and cultural critics thrive on X, as do scammers.<\/p>\n<p>Scammers have developed a wide range of tactics and tricks to target users from all backgrounds and regions. Even routine events, like service outages that prompt people to search \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nordvpn.com\/is-it-down\/twitter\/\">is Twitter down<\/a>,\u201d can be exploited by scammers sending fake alerts or phishing links.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to be safe online in 2025, you need to know how these scams work and create practices to help you avoid becoming a piece of another scammer\u2019s success story.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trackmyhashtag.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-and-avoid-x-related-scams\/#Common_Scams_on_X_and_How_They_Work\" >Common Scams on X and How They Work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trackmyhashtag.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-and-avoid-x-related-scams\/#1_Fake_Support\" >1. Fake Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trackmyhashtag.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-and-avoid-x-related-scams\/#2_Crypto_Scams\" >2. Crypto Scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trackmyhashtag.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-and-avoid-x-related-scams\/#3_Phishing_Links\" >3. Phishing Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trackmyhashtag.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-and-avoid-x-related-scams\/#4_Verification_Phishing\" >4. Verification Phishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trackmyhashtag.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-and-avoid-x-related-scams\/#5_Hacked_Verified_Accounts\" >5. Hacked Verified Accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trackmyhashtag.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-and-avoid-x-related-scams\/#6_Romance_Scams\" >6. Romance Scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trackmyhashtag.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-and-avoid-x-related-scams\/#7_Malware_and_Fake_Wallet_Apps\" >7. Malware and Fake Wallet Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trackmyhashtag.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-and-avoid-x-related-scams\/#8_Fake_Job_Offers\" >8. Fake Job Offers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trackmyhashtag.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-and-avoid-x-related-scams\/#How_to_Prevent_Getting_Scammed_on_X\" >How to Prevent Getting Scammed on X<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Scams_on_X_and_How_They_Work\"><\/span>Common Scams on X and How They Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]X scammers have several tried and successful maneuvers to steal from users. Review these tactics carefully to reduce your chance of falling for them:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fake_Support\"><\/span>1. Fake Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fake business accounts target users who complain about services. Scammers try to collect personal information.<\/p>\n<p><b>Common tactic: <\/b>A scammer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/news\/uk\/x-twitter-ticket-scam-fake-help-desk-ryanair-easyjet-b1155337.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">pretends to be a customer support agent from an airline<\/a> or other type of company. They request personal info in DMs<\/p>\n<p><b>Typical targets: <\/b>Users reporting service issues.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Crypto_Scams\"><\/span>2. Crypto Scams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Scammers promote fake coins, airdrops, or investment opportunities to steal funds.<\/p>\n<p><b>Typical targets: <\/b>Cryptocurrency enthusiasts and users who repost cryptocurrency content.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Phishing_Links\"><\/span>3. Phishing Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Users are tricked into clicking malicious links to steal credentials or cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n<p><b>Common tactic:<\/b> The scammer promises fake NFT drops or DeFi sites, hoping that the user will click on their link. Clicking on the link can lead users to a fake login page created to steal their credentials or download malware on their device.<\/p>\n<p><b>Typical targets: <\/b>Cryptocurrency holders.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Verification_Phishing\"><\/span>4. Verification Phishing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Attackers send fake emails or messages claiming to verify accounts. Users are tricked into giving up their credentials.<\/p>\n<p><b>Common tactic: <\/b>Email sender impersonates X and sends fake verification notices. A user \u201cverifies\u201d their identity on a fake page, losing their login details to scammers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hacked_Verified_Accounts\"><\/span>5. Hacked Verified Accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Scammers hijack verified accounts to exploit their credibility and reach. Once compromised, accounts are used to post fraudulent content.<\/p>\n<p><b>Common tactic: <\/b>Hackers use social engineering techniques to gain access to high-profile accounts such as those of politicians, celebrities, or influencers. Once an account is compromised, an attacker uses it to scam its followers using other methods mentioned in this article.<\/p>\n<p><b>Typical targets: <\/b>Celebrities, politicians, influencers, and their followers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Romance_Scams\"><\/span>6. Romance Scams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Attackers form fake relationships to gain trust and solicit money.<\/p>\n<p><b>Common tactics: <\/b>The scammer uses stolen or AI-generated images to create a profile on X. They then follow and message other users, trying to start a conversation with them. After a while, they start to gradually request payments.<\/p>\n<p><b>Typical targets: <\/b>Individuals interacting socially on X.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Malware_and_Fake_Wallet_Apps\"><\/span>7. Malware and Fake Wallet Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Scammers use fraudulent software to steal private keys or redirect funds.<\/p>\n<p><b>Common tactic: <\/b>Hackers distribute links leading to fake download pages. If a user downloads the app, malware is installed. It can record keystrokes to grab users\u2019 passwords or private keys or redirect transactions to different addresses.<\/p>\n<p><b>Typical targets: <\/b>Cryptocurrency users downloading wallet apps.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Fake_Job_Offers\"><\/span>8. Fake Job Offers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cg5qd3ve168o\">Scammers pose as recruiters<\/a> to collect wallet information or personal data.<\/p>\n<p><b>Common tactic: <\/b>After scammers contact the potential candidate, they eventually request wallet info or personal data. They can also send links \u201cconcerning the job\u201d that may include malware.<\/p>\n<p><b>Typical targets:<\/b> Job seekers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Getting_Scammed_on_X\"><\/span>How to Prevent Getting Scammed on X<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scammers on X are constantly evolving, but there are tangible actions and behaviors you can take to fight back. How many of these do you already know or use? How many can you adopt today?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). <\/b>2FA adds extra security to your account, so hackers and scammers need another verification to get access to your X account, even if your password is stolen.<\/li>\n<li><b>Use unique passwords. <\/b>Avoid using the same password across your accounts. If one password is compromised or leaked, all your accounts, including X, can be in danger.<\/li>\n<li><b>Verify URLs before clicking. <\/b>Never click unsolicited links. Before you click on any links on X, check for official domains or verify the app\u2019s developer.<\/li>\n<li><b>Ignore suspicious DMs. <\/b>Legit companies never initiate DMs asking for credentials. Real recruiters will never ask for your wallet information.<\/li>\n<li><b>Verify accounts. <\/b>Check blue checkmarks and X handles carefully before you interact with the account. Don\u2019t trust suspicious and unusual posts from celebrities or influencers, especially if they promote cryptocurrency or ask for donations in cryptocurrency.<\/li>\n<li><b>Report suspicious activity. <\/b>If you notice something suspicious, report it to X. Reporting helps prevent others from falling victim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Awareness is your first line of defense against scammers on social media. 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